LOCAL politicians and union leaders have voiced their disappointment after the Health Minister confirmed that social care workers will not receive a real living wage uplift, despite pay parity being extended to doctors, nurses and auxiliary staff. Mike Nesbitt said last week that health service employees will be brought into line with colleagues across the […]
Sadness at death of respected Fermanagh teacher
TRIBUTES have been paid across the Fermanagh community following the death of respected teacher Oliver McLoughlin. Formerly of Lurganboy in Newtownbutler, Mr McLoughlin passed away suddenly but peacefully in hospital on Friday (November 14). Mr McLoughlin was a much-loved teacher at St Michael’s College, where he specialised in Latin, as well as teaching a range […]
Dunbar ‘looking forward’ to return of Line of Duty
ENNISKILLEN actor Adrian Dunbar said he’s ‘looking forward’ to filming a new series of ‘Line of Duty’ after it was confirmed that the BBC thriller is set to return. After months of speculation, BBC confirmed that the police drama would be back for a seventh series, with filming set to take place early next year. The […]
Fermanagh crews excel at Lagan Head of the River
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ROWING FERMANAGH crews excelled at the recent Lagan Head of the River event in Belfast, with teams from Enniskillen Royal Boat Club and Portora Boat Club achieving top success. The girls J16 octo of Sophia Latimer, Catalina Starrett, Heidi Bogle, Sophie Collum, Hannah Keaney, Maya Kettyle, Martha McCreesh, Casey-Lee Leonard with cox Leah Topping won […]
Fermanagh teenager takes campaign to Stormont
By Summer Richie A FERMANAGH teenager has travelled to Stormont to present a petition calling for the Online Safety Bill to be strengthened. Backed by the International Justice Mission (IJM), survivors of online sexual exploitation are calling for the UK Government to strengthen the Bill to provide greater protection for children. Enniskillen student Julia Kennedy, who has worked with […]
‘They have been in our minds’, says Lisbellaw manager
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ULSTER IHC FINAL THE memory of the much-loved Vanessa Whyte and her children James and Sara will be “in the minds” of the Lisbellaw players when they take to Clones on Sunday in the Ulster Intermediate Hurling Final. Earlier this year, the Lisbellaw and extended Fermanagh community was devastated when the three respected club members […]
SDLP leader in Enniskillen tomorrow for town hall event
SDLP leader Claire Hanna will host a town hall meeting at the Enniskillen Hotel tomorrow. The event, taking place at 6pm on Thursday, November 27, will hear Ms Hanna outline the SDLP’s vision for the future of the North and the island. She will be joined by local Councillor Adam Gannon, SDLP group leader on Fermanagh […]
Businesses concerned hotel ‘eyesore’ is harming trade
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BUSINESSES on Forthill Street in Enniskillen are concerned the current derelict ‘eyesore’ state of the Railway Hotel, and delays in the planned demolition of the building, are severely harming trade and customer flow. Last September, the iconic Enniskillen building suffered a suspected arson attack, leaving it in disrepair. Shipping containers were placed at the front as a safety measure […]
Sinn Fein host health discussion in Enniskillen tonight
A PUBLIC discussion on rural health and care is due to take place tonight at the Westville Hotel at 7pm, as part of Sinn Féin’s ongoing ‘Commission on the Future of Ireland’. Wednesday’s event is the third health-focused discussion this year. Guest speakers include Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald and an independent panel featuring Fr […]
Enniskillen school hoping to get four new classrooms
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AN Enniskillen school is hoping to get planning permission for a new building which would create space for four new classrooms. The Education Authority has lodged the planning application with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council on behalf of Willowbridge School. If given the green light by the council, the new 759m² building at the school’s […]